Business trendsVietnam War-affected Dong Nai transforms into economic hub
Province near Ho Chi Minh City bets on new airport and plans 11 more industrial parks
The main terminal of Long Thanh International Airport is under construction. It is meant to be an air transport hub for southern Vietnam. (Airports Corporation of Vietnam)
AKANE OKUTSU, Nikkei staff writer
TOKYO -- Vietnam's Dong Nai province, known as the most affected by contamination from defoliants used during the Vietnam War, is transforming itself into an economic hub as part of the greater Ho Chi Minh City area, with a new airport and industrial parks in the pipeline.